Closed Door Pharmacy Technician

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type: Full-time

Job description

Position Overview: The Closed Door Pharmacy Technician will manage the operations of a warehouse focused on cold-chain medications, ensuring the accurate receiving, handling, and storage of these medications and phase-changing materials per federal and state regulations, as well as company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and document temperature and humidity levels in storage areas to maintain medication integrity and ensure the effectiveness of phase-changing materials for daily shipping.

• Collaborate with pharmacists and suppliers for accurate and timely receipt and delivery of cold-chain medications and shipping supplies.

• Assist with regular inventory counts and check expiration dates.

• Conduct routine audits of cold-chain equipment and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Help maintain and calibrate cold-chain equipment.

• Coordinate the daily turnover and replenishment of shipping supplies, including the proper restocking of fridges and freezers with medications and phase-changing materials.

• Foster and maintain positive, collaborative team relationships.

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with cold-chain fulfillment tasks, adhering to cold-chain management protocols.

• Accurately fill prescription orders by retrieving medications, counting quantities, selecting lots, labeling, and packaging products.

• Verify prescription information for completeness and accuracy.

• Identify improvement areas and assist with implementing solutions.

• Maintain patient and client confidentiality, adhering to all relevant privacy laws.

• Follow established safety and quality assurance protocols for medication storage and handling.

• Manage supply inventory using a first-in, first-out system.

• Handle pallet disposal.

• Perform additional projects and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Dependable, adaptable to changing conditions, and able to work independently.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move boxes and products throughout the day.

• Proficiency in operating a pallet jack.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a team framework alongside pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician.

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical warehousing and cold-chain product supply.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, medications, and dosage forms.

• Experience with pharmacy management software.

• Over 1 year of experience in inventory management.

• Understanding of pharmacy regulations, including HIPAA compliance.

Work Environment:

• This role operates in a well-lit mail order distribution pharmacy warehouse.

• The position routinely involves using pharmaceutical equipment and safety supplies.

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 pounds, and use a computer and barcode scanner.

• Proper personal protective equipment, such as gloves, eye protection, and face masks, must be used when necessary.

• Reasonable accommodations can be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential job functions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Call center

• Office

• Outpatient

• Telehealth

• Warehouse

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Morning shift

• No nights

• Overtime

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work any shift within the pharmacy's operating hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST?

Experience:

• Pharmacy Technician: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21